Maurice Adams Jr was an 18-year-old resident of Compton who was fatally shot on the evening of February 16, 2021, near North Santa Fe and Rosecrans avenues. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records list the cause of death as a gunshot; efforts to save him were unsuccessful and he died at the scene.

Investigators determined Maurice was not the intended target but was struck in crossfire during a gang-related altercation. Multiple suspects were identified and arrests followed; police said the case relied on eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence, and surveillance footage from the area. The legal process included numerous hearings and motions as charges were pursued by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.

Maurice’s death drew attention to ongoing gun and gang violence in the community. If anyone knew Maurice or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.